BASF Kulturfabrik Concert Season 2026/27 – Feierabendhaus
Season theme "On Wings of Song" – Max Giesinger, Joris, Mariza, Melody Gardot, Ólafur Arnalds, Bach Christmas Oratorio
About BASF Kulturfabrik 26/27
One of Southern Germany's Most Important Concert Series
With almost a hundred years of concert tradition, the BASF Kulturfabrik is one of Southern Germany's oldest and most influential concert institutions. The 2026/27 season continues this tradition under the theme "On Wings of Song", placing the human voice at its center. Lieder recitals, vocal music, choral works, and lyrical instrumental programs form the common thread of the season.
Classical Highlights: Bach, Beethoven, and Vivaldi
Three classical focal points shape the season. Bach's Christmas Oratorio on December 11, 2026, is the outstanding vocal music event of the year and a traditional season highlight in the Feierabendhaus. Beethoven_200 comprises nine concerts that explore Ludwig van Beethoven's work from various perspectives. Battle Vivaldi combines Baroque repertoire with breakdance – a crossover format aimed at attracting young audiences.
Pop, Songwriter, Fado: Singers of Today
The program features a dense lineup of international names: Max Giesinger, Joris, the Official Blues Brothers Revue, Melody Gardot from the USA, Portuguese Fado singer Mariza, and Icelandic composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds. Additionally, Viennese clarinetist Daniel Ottensamer will give four recitals throughout the season – an exceptionally rich artist portrait rarely realized in a single season.
World Premiere and Pre-Christmas Season
A special date is the world premiere of a composition featuring percussionist Leonie Klein, known internationally for expanding the percussion repertoire. The pre-Christmas period is rounded off by a concert with Palatinate dialect artist Gringo Mayer on December 17 and a communal Christmas Sing-Along on December 18, 2026.
Sales Start and Subsequent Season
Subscription sales for the 2026/27 season begin on May 13, 2026, and single ticket sales on May 20, 2026. Recommendation: Early booking secures the best seats, especially for Bach's Christmas Oratorio and the Beethoven_200 series.
BASF Kulturfabrik 26/27 — edition 2026
The exact concert dates and soloist lineups will be communicated in detail in the season program booklet. The January to June 2027 part of the season will be fully published in summer 2026.
Programme BASF Kulturfabrik 26/27 2026
The following program points for the September–December 2026 season part have been confirmed by the organizer:
- September 2026: Season opener with a Lieder recital on the theme "On Wings of Song"
- Autumn 2026: Concerts with Max Giesinger and Joris (German pop and songwriting)
- Autumn 2026: Official Blues Brothers Revue – Show band with ties to the film classic
- Throughout the season: Daniel Ottensamer (Viennese clarinetist) with four recitals
- Throughout the season: Beethoven_200 series with nine concerts on the work of Ludwig van Beethoven
- Autumn/Winter: Battle Vivaldi – Crossover program of Baroque music and breakdance
- Autumn/Winter: Mariza (Fado, Portugal), Melody Gardot (Jazz/Pop, USA), Ólafur Arnalds (Neoclassicism, Iceland)
- World Premiere: new composition for percussion with Leonie Klein
- December 11, 2026: Bach – Christmas Oratorio (season highlight in the pre-Christmas period)
- December 17, 2026: Gringo Mayer (Palatinate dialect pop)
- December 18, 2026: Christmas Sing-Along (community singing for the audience)
Highlights BASF Kulturfabrik 26/27 2026
Prices BASF Kulturfabrik 26/27 2026
Subscriptions from May 13, 2026, single tickets from May 20, 2026. Prices vary by concert and seating category.
Practical information — BASF Kulturfabrik 26/27
Getting There
BASF Feierabendhaus, Leuschnerstraße 47, 67063 Ludwigshafen-Friesenheim. Tram 7 (stop Carl-Bosch-Straße / Feierabendhaus). Parking available in the vicinity.
Sales Start
Subscriptions from May 13, 2026, single tickets from May 20, 2026.
Venues
BASF Feierabendhaus (main stage) and BASF Gesellschaftshaus for selected concerts.
Season Period
September 2026 to June 2027.
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